Politics

Progress Made In Talks On Mass. Sentencing Bill

February 03, 2012, 4:29 PM

BOSTON — State lawmakers are working on a compromise to the so-called “three strikes” bill that would deny parole to some repeat criminal offenders.

Komen Drops Plan To Cut Planned Parenthood Grants

February 03, 2012, 11:39 AM

NEW YORK — After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood.

Mass. Senate Takes Aim At Prescription Drug Abuse

February 02, 2012, 4:35 PM

BOSTON — The bill, unanimously approved by the Senate, would require all doctors who prescribe potentially addictive drugs to sign up for a state program that monitors and tracks the drugs.

Live Coverage: White Funeral Service

February 01, 2012, 9:58 AM
Pallbearers carry Kevin White's casket into St. Cecilia Church in Boston's Back Bay on Wednesday. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Hundreds have packed St. Cecilia Church in Boston’s Back Bay for the funeral of the late former Mayor Kevin White.

Analysis: Romney And The Campaign Trail Ahead

February 01, 2012, 9:15 AM

BOSTON — Romney scores a convincing win in Florida. Next up: Nevada, Arizona and Michigan. We survey the campaign trail ahead with politics analysts Todd Domke and Dan Payne.

Rep. Frank On What He Learned From Mayor White

February 01, 2012, 7:42 AM

BOSTON — Mayor Kevin White launched the political career of 16-term Rep. Barney Frank. Frank will be delivering one of the eulogies at the funeral Mass for White later on Wednesday.

Hundreds Attend Wake To Remember White

February 01, 2012, 7:35 AM
Line of people extending down Beacon Street past the State House (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

BOSTON — Mourners crowd a wake on Beacon Hill to pay their respects to the late former longtime Boston Mayor Kevin White.

Mass. Senate To Offer Prescription Monitoring Bill

January 31, 2012, 4:52 PM

BOSTON — Massachusetts Senate leaders are hoping to toughen a state law that calls for monitoring of dangerous prescription drugs.

Bostonians Honor Former Mayor White At Wake

January 31, 2012, 10:56 AM
A bagpiper plays as visitors enter Boston's Parkman House for the wake for former Mayor Kevin White Tuesday. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

BOSTON — A long line of mourners moved through Boston’s Parkman House Tuesday afternoon for the wake of former Mayor Kevin White.

White And Curley: Two Boston Mayors, Two Different Times

January 31, 2012, 8:43 AM

BOSTON — As Boston holds a wake for the late Mayor Kevin White Tuesday, we talk about his significance to Boston and compare him with another four-term mayor, James Michael Curley.

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